The subject of this video is birds-in-flight photography. Capturing sharp photos of fast-flying birds is difficult, and here are some tips and tricks to get the shot. This was shot in one go from memory as Einar Gudmann was photographing puffins, guillemots, and razorbills. It is not meant to be an exhaustive coverage, rather the most important tips for mastering birds in flight. Wildlife photography is not always about the gear or the camera settings. Sometimes, technique is more important than a camera's maximum frame rate or its advanced autofocus capabilities.

In arctic fox photography, it is more often the rule than the exception that the light is at its absolute best right when nothing is happening and you are waiting in vain for the fox. Sometimes you just wait there, admiring nature's symphony of colors at sunset, thinking: "How incredible would it be if a fox appeared right now, posing on that ridge with the sun at his back." But no. It almost never happens when the conditions are perfect. This one, however, arrived right on time. We had been watching him and several others follow the same path along the shore for a few days. Finally, we were in the right place at the right time as he trotted by with the sun perfectly behind him. When I first started out in photography, my goal was usually to get as close as possible to the birds and animals to fill the frame. Today, I prefer to include the landscape and the environment; it tells a much deeper story. Gyða and I probably spent about three weeks photographing foxes last summer and autumn. We have shared some of the photos, but are holding onto others for a future project. From a financial standpoint, spending this much time on this makes no sense at all. There is very little demand for fox photos. But it is a privilege to spend days wandering through nature, searching for signs of foxes, and following trails. It’s the wilderness experience at its best. When everything finally clicks, the days of no keepers are quickly forgotten. You simply cannot put a price tag on great memories created in nature.

We spent 7 days overlanding on an unforgettable bird photography adventure. The conditions for photography were unique. This trip is one to remember, and we had a great time. After a few days, we got some great photos that we are happy with.

Capturing the artistic moment Spending time photographing birds in their natural behavior is our idea of quality time. One of our bird photography goals is to capture images with feelings, images that convey a message of some sort. This involves aiming for creative and even artistic composition. This is what we strive to achieve in this video.

Patience Paid Off! We spent three days photographing birds in northeast Iceland. We had a great time enjoying nature and relaxing. Watching birds do their thing is a meditation in a way—one might say mindfulness. The camera is sometimes an excuse to go out and relax, but this time, we got some really good photos and videos.